My Secret, My Bully, My Mates by Miss L

“How long have you been hiding this spot?” Sierra sits next to me. We all dig in like we haven’t eaten in weeks. This might be the equivalent for the guys who are used to full meals all of the time. The never ending supply of PB and J sandwiches we lived on yesterday were not enough.

“Luna Ava has had it forever, she put the hammock up a few years ago when she kept finding me back here reading.” I shrug at her. “It was always a quick place to get away from dad when he was in a mood. I turned my attention to Xander who followed us in and quickly changed the subject.

“When are you guys taking off I have to make sure I find Warrior Nickolas and Osiston before you all leave.”

“Once everyone is done eating, I think. The guys are packing everything up now. Warrior Brogan was asking about you earlier, said you had a

conversation to finish. Xander cocked an eyebrow at me and I just laughed and rolled my eyes. “Are you going to explain, or just leave us all hanging?”

‘l can’t here, the walls might have ears, but he can tell you on your ride back” I wiggle my own eyebrows at him conspiratorially.

His eyes glaze over for a brief second. “And, on that note, it is time for me to go. Walk me out?” He looks right at me.

another eye roll and move forward to walk by Xander, wondering if they will ever

way for you to come out, even if it’s with with the guys. I know my mother would love to have you and you could see the torture we all go through each

amazing, considering you are stealing all of my friends this summer. Even Sierra has to go home at some

to make it happen, since we will be the cause for that look” He smiles at me again and it

if the guys stopped with their interfering jealousy.

have to explain how you make such good friends and

explain why everyone keeps asking

a nickname too?! Xander almost

good question, and I can only tell

now, straining my neck to look up

we are eye level. “You are